2 weeks Ago By Vishal Bhawani
Just hours before the Ballon d'Or 2024 ceremony in Paris, social media was set ablaze with rumors of a leaked list revealing this year’s winner and top 12 rankings. The leaked standings were posted by a Portuguese-speaking journalist on X, allegedly showing the first place with 630 points, while the runners up (2nd place) scoring 576 points. LIVE: Ballon d'Or 2024 ceremony build-up What the Ballon d'Or 2024 leak suggests? According to the list, Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior is expected to take home football’s most prestigious individual award, edging out Manchester City’s Rodri in a tight race.
This supposed leak has sparked huge reactions among fans and pundits alike. If true, Vinicius Junior would become the third player in 16 years to win the award besides Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, marking a shift in the football landscape. While Manchester City’s Rodri delivered a powerhouse season, leading both his club and Spain with pivotal performances, Vinicius’ numbers with Real Madrid made him hard to overlook.
With 21 goals and 11 assists in La Liga and the Champions League, his impact on the pitch has been undeniable, playing a crucial role in Real Madrid’s success. Thus, the Brazilian is anyway favourite to win the award and so do the leaks suggest. MORE: All the latest soccer news | Real Madrid news | Explaining how 'socios' own Real Madrid Jude Bellingham, also of Real Madrid, ranks third with 422 points, while Kylian Mbappe, another Los Blancos player, is in fourth.
England’s Harry Kane and Manchester City’s Erling Haaland appear in fifth and sixth, respectively. Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal rounds out the list as the only other player to break 100 points. For now, fans await the official announcement to see if the leaked list holds up, with some already claiming that Vinicius’ contributions this season would make him a deserving winner.
The official winner will be revealed later tonight, bringing either validation to the leak — or a major surprise to the football world..
